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2024/05/13
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2026 Jetour X90 PRO Launches from 13.59 with Snapdragon 8155 Cockpit
The 2026 Jetour X90 PRO mid-size SUV hit the market on 10 Dec., priced 13.59–16.79 across five trims. Measuring 4858 mm long with a 2850 mm wheelbase, it offers 5/6/7-seat layouts and up to 1634 L cargo space. A 15.6-inch central display powered by Snapdragon 8155, quad-zone voice control and FOTA highlight the upgraded tech package.
WEY Lanshan VLA Goes on Sale – World’s First Production Car with Vision-Language-Action Model
The WEY Lanshan “Intelligent Plus” is now on sale as the world’s first production vehicle to pack DeepRoute’s VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model. Integrating visual perception, language understanding and motion planning, VLA delivers human-like defensive driving in complex cities, identifying odd-shape obstacles and road-text signs while accepting memory-based voice commands. With 200k city-NOA cars already delivered and a 40% third-party supplier share last October, DeepRoute will scale the tech and launch Robotaxi/RoadAGI services in 2026.
New XPeng MONA M03 Enters China Tax-Exempt List with Up to 640 km Range
Listed in China’s 24th tax-exemption catalogue, the refreshed XPeng MONA M03 adopts EVE LFP cells in 51.8 kWh, 61.6 kWh and 62.2 kWh packs, delivering ten CLTC-rated ranges from 485 km to 640 km. Subtle bumper revisions and added corner vents stretch length by 5 mm to 4785 mm while the wheelbase stays at 2815 mm, preserving its A-segment EV sedan status.
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Facelifted Honda Fit Spied with Slit-Eye Face and Crossover Cues, Due Q1 2026
Spied undisguised, the refreshed Honda Fit adopts slim split LED DRLs and a blacked-out lower grille for a crossover look. Length grows to 4169 mm on a 2530 mm wheelbase; cabin gains a 10.1-inch centre display with CarPlay/HiCar/Carlife, while the 1.5 L NA engine carries over. Pricing will decide its fate when it launches in Q1 2026.
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Starlight 560 SUV Debuts with Triple Powertrains and “No-Fire” Battery from 59,800 yuan
Unveiled Dec 22, the Starlight 560 SUV offers triple powertrains: a 1.5T DI petrol manual sipping 6.99 L/100 km, a PHEV good for 1,100 km WLTC at 5.3 L/100 km depleted, and a 500 km CLTC BEV that 2 C fast-charges 30-80 % in 20 min. A six-ring high-steel cage (74.9 % HSS) and “Shen-lian” no-fire battery back TJA/140° smart lighting; pre-sale opens at 59,800 yuan.
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Exeed ET7 Enters China Tax-Exempt List, BEV Variant Offers up to 726 km Range
In China’s 24th tax-exemption catalogue, Exeed’s full-size SUV ET7 lists both EREV and BEV variants. The range-extender carries 39.8/39.9 kWh LFP cells for 182/203 km electric range, while the 97.7 kWh pure-electric version achieves 682/726 km CLTC. Minimalist 4 988 mm body, 3 000 mm wheelbase and full-width lighting underscore flagship positioning.